The Atmospheric Pressure Deceases Exponentially with Height

question 53

Multiple Choice

The atmospheric pressure deceases exponentially with height.At 5.5 km,the pressure is half that at sea level.At what height is the pressure one eighth that of sea level?

• A)7.5 km
• B)11 km
• C)16.5 km
• D)22 km
• E)27.5 km

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